Driver holding a smartphone displaying a rideshare app with a new ride request while seated behind the wheel of a car

What The Data Does and Doesn’t Reveal About Rideshare Crashes

As ride-hailing regained momentum after the sharp slowdown in travel during the pandemic, city officials and transportation researchers have been left with a basic question that remains surprisingly hard to answer: Are rideshare-related crashes rising? While no comprehensive national data set currently exists, public reports and academic studies still offer insight into how rideshare activity

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How rideshare insurance rules vary across some states, and the coverage gaps that could cost you

A rideshare trip can involve three different insurance realities before a passenger reaches a destination: the driver’s personal policy before the app is on, a lower level of transportation network company coverage while the driver is logged in and waiting, and a much higher policy once a ride is accepted. That distinction matters because a

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How long it takes to get a car insurance payout in every state

A car crash can be over in seconds. The insurance paperwork can last much longer. After an accident, how long it takes to receive an insurance payout depends on several factors. These include the type of claim, whether the insurer has all the required documents, whether liability is disputed, and whether the claim involves vehicle